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Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
Philadelphia's ONLY Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Allergen-Sensitive Food and Beverage market. Celebrate the flourishing food scene in the city with an event experience that everyone can enjoy – vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and gluten sensitive individuals and omnivores alike. Stop by to shop Philadelphia’s best vegan and gluten-free vendors without having to worry about allergens. P.S. Entry is free but a canned good donation is welcome and appreciated!
Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion, core body strength, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position, balance, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat, and towel, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.) This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. About the Instructor: Melissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches
Learn how you can help expand renewable energy in our community. The Clean Energy Co-op takes the lead by expanding renewable energy through a collective investment model. A new solar installation is planned for the roof of Weavers Way Co-op in Germantown by using this collective investment model. Learn how you can make this project a reality.
To commemorate the closing of this season’s art exhibition, Slow-Burning Rapture, visit the Schuylkill Center for a ceremonial performance celebrating the Flower Moon at Fire Pond with exhibiting artist Sarah Peoples. Narrated by a mythic musical score and ice sculpture offerings, Peoples will tell the creation story of the Finnish National myth, the Kalevala, to meditate on the cosmic and symbolic connections to this moment in time. The evening will begin with a short curator-led tour of the exhibition, with a focus on Sarah’s indoor installation. Plus, enjoy cocktails featuring locally foraged ingredients while we gather under the stars to
Bethesda Project, a local non-profit dedicated to providing emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, is hosting its 27th Annual Party & Auction on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the iconic Reading Terminal Market from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. The Party & Auction is the organization’s major fundraising event, raising money and awareness for the life-changing programs and services they provide for thousands of Philadelphians experiencing homelessness. The event features iconic food from Reading Terminal Market vendors, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds allow Bethesda Project to continue their work and achieve their mission
Join us at Art for the Cash Poor 2024! Saturday, June 8th • 12-6pm 1400 + 1500 block of N American Street, Philadelphia PA We’ll be joined by over 100 local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more, all priced at $250 or less! This free, family-friendly arts festival is a treasured annual event, and we can’t wait ‘til June 8! All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists. Learn more and RSVP at inliquid.org/aftcp
Have you considered sustainability after life? Join us to explore an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial. Hear from Emily Maroni, the Friends of Green Burial PA; Laurel Hill's senior horticulturist, Gregg Tepper; and Tom Cavanaugh, Laurel Hill; to learn about sustainable burial practices and how the green burial areas are nurtured as local habitats, benefiting ecosystems and the community. Tour Bala Green's native plants and take home one for your own garden! for an enlightening panel discussion and guided tour, where experts will discuss sustainable burial practices and how these sites can benefit local ecosystems and the community. Schedule of
A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors,Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted: Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re" Over 60 years, first begining as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our Great Culture. Their Walk has spanded more than 25 African Countries and Hundreds of African Leaders and at the same time they were instrumental in fusing the African American Experience with their African Continental Experience ! 1865 people were not interested in immigration into the United States. In fact, the United States
Celebrate the longest day of the year and the kickoff to summer! Did you know that on summer solstice the sun makes its longest journey across the sky making it the longest day of the year? This day has been celebrated by many cultures throughout history and marks the beginning of summer! Join us on Riverbend’s preserve for summer fun! We’ll have a wine garden for the adults, activities for the kids, fresh Philly pretzels, delicious water ice, a blazing bonfire with s’mores, and live music! Groups are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack their own
Join us for our annual peach and sunflower festival. This joyous event celebrates the peak of summer with an abundance of ripe peaches and blooming sunflowers. Visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of expansive sunflower fields, perfect for photo opportunities, while enjoying the fresh, juicy peaches picked straight from the orchard. The festival aims to bring the community together, highlighting the farm’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and local produce. Join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities as we honor the sweetness of summer here at Linvilla Orchards. And that's just the beginning! We've packed the day
Vegandale, established in Toronto in 2015, is the world's largest touring vegan experience, uniting major artists, food, music, and art for an unparalleled experience. With an annual tour spanning 9 cities across North America and the UK, Vegandale's mission goes beyond entertainment, aiming to demonstrate the moral imperative of a world free from animal exploitation. Often compared to Coachella, this unique experience draws over 100,000 attendees annually, both vegans and non-vegans alike, with headline performances by artists like Rick Ross, Coi Leray, and DJ Khaled. It serves as a cultural phenomenon, attracting global vendors and sponsors eager to showcase the
The JLP invites everyone to join in the festivities to enjoy a night of connection and giving back. Along with the opportunity to shop from The Thrift Shop with a special discount, guests will enjoy wine from City Winery Philadelphia and a Kendra Scott pop-up shop. There will also be a canned food drive benefiting the JLP’s community partner, Face to Face. At Face to Face, struggling families, individuals, and the homeless are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. Their goal is to meet basic human needs and reduce suffering; assisting their guests to a better future. Their specific
This engaging chamber concert on September 22 includes individual and small string ensemble performances and features the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. Other highlights of the program are Bach’s Prelude from Suite No. 2 in D minor for solo cello, and cello duets by Domenico Gabrielli and Georg Sothilander. A string quartet will perform the traditional Celtic tunes Star of the County Down and After the Battle of Aughrim. The concert concludes with the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor with Liz Kell on flute, Michael Berton on cello, and Gary Gress on piano. Celebrate
Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family-friendly festival at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Enjoy free parking and bring the whole family, as children under 5 enter for free with a ticket-holding adult. Discover the world of chocolate through engaging seminars led by industry experts, and let your kids get creative at our free coffee filter craft tables. Don't
Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a fun, festive, adults-only party in our gardens! Take a tour of our champion trees with one of our wonderful educators, bop along to the coolest hits being spun by a local Philly DJ, YuH BoY!, and taste the flavors of fall as you enjoy hard cider served by Hale & True (and imbibe other drinks provided by the Morris as well!). This is a great chance to celebrate the changing of the seasons with like-minded folks.
Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the
Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your hand at 18th century crafts. Family friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown along with tours and a food court. Two memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the